News

Direct Mind-to-Machine Interface Surgery coming to Australia

An Australian neurologist is soon to introduce direct mind-to-machine interfaces, requiring minimal surgery, which would allow humans to control machinery and vehicles with a simple thought.

Dr. Tom Oxley will perform minor surgery on a number of paralysed people at the Royal Melbourne and Austin Hospitals toward the end of 2017, inserting matchstick-sized stentrodes near the brain’s motor cortex in order to send signals to a robotic exoskeleton (pictured below). Should the trial be successful, the paralysis sufferers will be able to mobilise when connected to their robotic suit.

“If you consider how we use smartphones, it’s incredible that we communicate silently to each other without talking,” Dr. Oxley told Jane Gardner of the University of Melbourne. “Now imagine if that little device was inside your brain and you didn’t have to use your hands to type out the letters of the text message. Suddenly what you’re achieving is considered telepathy.”

“Direct brain-to-brain telecommunication is not unfeasible 30 years from now,” he added. “These devices will enable us to achieve electronic capabilities that we can’t really imagine now.”

Dr. Oxley believes that the mind-to-machine technology has additional uses for able-bodied people; he admits that the military has shown an interest in the technology, not just to give injured soldiers artificial limbs but to give pilots direct mind control over fighter jets.

“The military appear interested in the potential for jet fighters to control their planes with direct thought control, rather than using their arms. The reaction time you’d shave off would be milliseconds,” Dr Oxley said.

Ashley Allen

Disqus Comments Loading...

Recent Posts

Trust Gaming GXT 609 Zoxa 2.0 PC Speakers

SOUNDS GREAT – Full stereo sound (12W peak power) gives your setup a booming audio…

4 hours ago

PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

Special Edition Yoshi design Ergonomic controller shape with Nintendo Switch button layout Detachable 10ft (3m)…

4 hours ago

Logitech G Saitek PRO Flight Rudder Pedals

Fluid Motion: These flight rudder pedals are smooth and accurate that enable precise control over…

4 hours ago

Logitech G Saitek Farm Sim Controller

Heavy Equipment Bundle: Includes a steering wheel for heavy machinery, gas and brake pedals, and…

4 hours ago

Razer Ornata V3 X – Low Profile Gaming Keyboard

Low-profile Keys for an ergonomic gaming experience. With slimmer keycaps and shorter switches, enjoy natural…

4 hours ago

Glorious Gaming Model O Wired Gaming Mouse

Size & style: Ambidextrous lightweight mouse for gaming. Built for speed, control and comfort, with…

4 hours ago